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Iris Sasaki

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Owner, Iris Sasaki-HR, LLC

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Generalist with executive expertise.

Provide full menu of HR, with the addition of internal investigating for companies responding to State/Federal charges, or attorneys responding to court actions.

Iris Sasaki and 7 other people answered this question

Feb. 8, 2012

What do you think are the qualities of your best employee apart from 'performance' and 'behavior'?

Attitude. The belief that if it needs to be done, I'll do it, regardless of whether it is "beneath me". Attitude. The need to do the best job possible.
Attitude. Willing to do what it takes. Learn what needs to be learned and just do ... more

Human Resources

People Development

People Management

Iris Sasaki and 20 other people answered this question

Feb. 6, 2012

If your absolute best candidate had a 'questionable' Facebook wall, would you hire him anyway?

As the others stated, it depends on the information. That said, the law does intervene here as well. Some things can not be "held against" the applicant. Some attorneys have suggested you don't go onto FB for background checking because it is a personal social ... more

Human Resources

Background Checks

Iris Sasaki and 9 other people answered this question

Feb. 6, 2012

Beyond the resume: What qualities (flexibility/accountability) are essential when hiring a new employee?

Mel, I don't think many (if any), of us believe resumes in their entirety; however, you need to begin somewhere. The resume gives us something with which to begin the process, a tool to vet. Then comes the harder part...interviewing. This is where you will ... more

Human Resources

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Dec. 17, 2011

Iris Sasaki and 9 other people answered this question

Dec. 13, 2011

In your opinion, what's the most revealing interview question that you ask?

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki and 11 other people answered this question

Dec. 13, 2011

How do you fix cultural flaws as a company grows?

Caty, I'm not sure what you mean by "cultural flaws".

General Management

Human Resources

Company Culture

Iris Sasaki and 2 other people answered this question

Nov. 12, 2011

What types of paperwork does one need to have in place in order to hire a part time contract worker?

Caty, Rebecca is correct. I want to add that if you are a contractor, the company will tell you WHAT they want done, but will not tell you HOW to do it. Typically, a contractor uses his/her own equipment (laptop, etc.). Sometimes that isn't practical ... more

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki and 18 other people answered this question

Nov. 3, 2011

POLL: Do you read job seekers' cover letters?

I read the cover letter IF it has the information I want which is: Why should we look at you further? If the cover letter tells me, briefly, the most if not all the skills I'm looking for are there, I'll read it. If it's ... more

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Oct. 11, 2011

If the board is unhappy with their CEO, what role does HR have to play?

Human resources may play a tactical role when the board is unhappy with its CEO, but I have never seen HR directly involved in the critically important, tough conversations that need to take place between a board and CEO in a situation like this. This ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Board of Directors

Iris Sasaki and 4 other people answered this question

Oct. 11, 2011

Should I pursue a career in project management or call centers?

It seems the question is more, "which is most relevant to your life's journey?" This is a question only you can answer. You seem to be an introspective type of person and the answer would be very important to you. Consider scheduling a time for ... more

Customer Service

Human Resources

Information Technology

Iris Sasaki and 12 other people answered this question

Oct. 11, 2011

Should you list your references on a resume?

If I had seen this question yesterday, I would have answered "no"; however, today I received a resume with a reference letter, and chose to call the referring manager. It was an outstanding conversation, and I immediately sent the applicant's resume on to the hiring ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Iris Sasaki and 44 other people answered this question

Sept. 21, 2011

POLL: Recruiters should look at candidates' Facebook profiles when hiring. Agree or Disagree?

It is really is a little odd that we are so very concerned about the privacy of the individual posting on FB, and yet, the information is out on the international, worldwide internet! There are choices for privacy which would disallow a recruiter/potential employer from ... more

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki and 3 other people answered this question

Sept. 19, 2011

How do you get owners to implement change to ensure labor law compliance?

My mantra has always been:
"You are the manager and have the power to do whatever you want. My job is to advise you of the risks of non-compliance; your is to decide whether you want to take that risk."
It has worked extremely well for me. more

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Labor Compliance

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Sept. 19, 2011

How can you avoid your resume getting stuck in a spam filter?

Write the resume for the job. Use the key words that are used in the ad. Typically, the software is looking for those words. more

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Career Development

Iris Sasaki and 25 other people answered this question

Sept. 19, 2011

How would you handle the situation if an employee told that you were the worst boss he has had?

This statement would stop me in my tracks.
I would ask if we could meet again, that I wanted time to digest what had just been said. And, I would do just that. What information would be helpful to me now? What really needs to change?
In ... more

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki and 2 other people answered this question

Aug. 16, 2011

Does internal competition actually work to motivate teams?

Years ago a large high tech company in the PNW chose to use this strategy. It was called "rack and stack". Word of this new process rolled around the company (which was then about 20,000 employees), with major speed.
As an HR rep, I was dodging ... more

Human Resources

Talent Management

Iris Sasaki and 11 other people answered this question

July 28, 2011

How did your father impact your professional career?

What great stories! I am really enjoying following this.

Human Resources

Information Technology

Iris Sasaki published a post

July 1, 2011

10 Steps to HR Success

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki and 6 other people answered this question

June 14, 2011

Can 'Old Dogs' learn new tricks in the workplace?

Totally! That is, if the "old dog" is a highly motivated, very interested, happy to be working kind of dog. more

Human Resources

Generational Nuances in the Workplace

Learning & Development

Soft Skills Training

Iris Sasaki and 5 other people answered this question

June 14, 2011

What do organizations owe applicants?

Communication. Letting the applicant know:
...we've received his/her application.
...they are or aren't qualified to continue the staffing process.
...if they aren't, make it a kind email.
...if they are, what are the next steps: What do they need to prepare? Directions to your facility? Provide NDA for his/her ... more

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki answered this question

June 9, 2011

How does your organization manage overtime issues related to smartphone usage?

Brielle, I am assuming you are talking about nonexempt employees, in which case, anytime they are on the phone doing business for your company, it is counted. You should have employees report phone time on their time sheet on a daily basis. The issue will ... more

Human Resources

Information Technology

Iris Sasaki and 8 other people answered this question

June 9, 2011

What's the difference between a "career" and a "job"?

Caty, an interesting question. Everyone has a different perspective, I suppose.
For me, a job is work that I do, but have no particular passion about. If I strive to get to the next level, it is probably about money.
A career is a direction with ... more

General Management

Human Resources

Career Development

Iris Sasaki answered this question

May 26, 2011

A question for female HR professionals: Why did you choose HR?

I am a problem solver by nature. I enjoy people. I am fairly analytical. When I put those together, it seemed like a pretty strong combination for handling the various pieces of Human Resources. The relationships I have seen, the people I have met, the ... more

Human Resources

Iris Sasaki and 1 other person answered this question

May 26, 2011

Does the HR Profession need "Global HR Standards"?

Charlie, given that the standards were blessed by ANSI, it is likely for larger companies the answer will be yes; however, smaller employers will simply be doing the best that they can.
Standardization is as good as the good its results. If it is an improvement, ... more

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